# SSH Connections to API **URL:** \ **Category:** API and Webhooks\ **Created:** [August 20, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588 "2019-08-20T02:19:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tsg123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e5b9ba/32.png) [@tsg123](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tsg123)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/1 "2019-08-20T02:19:08Z")
Crestron/Extron programmer looking for info. I did a search and couldn’t identify how many SSH clients could be connected at one time? The reason I am asking is I have a Crestron TSW-1060 panel running the Zoom ap. The only feedback from the Crestron is ‘Zoom Room Incoming Call’ and ‘Zoom Room Active’. I am looking to start another SSH client from a custom module to poll the API for the status of the microphone. Has anyone been able to do this or are we limited by the 1 connection. I noticed when I tried this, the first connection was dropped. Hoping to get any info for confirmation. Thanks, ---
**Author:** ![tsg123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e5b9ba/32.png) [@tsg123](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tsg123)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/2 "2019-08-20T02:23:18Z")
Disregard, I found the Zoom Rooms Control System API information. Support, if reviewing, any intention of allowing more than one instance of the ZR-CSAPI to run? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/3 "2019-08-20T17:09:37Z")
Hey @tsg123, thanks for posting, and I’m glad you found the info you needed. Check out this thread about allowing more than one isntance of the ZR-CSAPI to run. > [@ZR-CSAPI Roadmap detail \[repost\]](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zr-csapi-roadmap-detail-repost/1817/2): > > In addition to simultaneous ZR-CSAPI/iPad usage, any thoughts on being able to have multiple ZR-CSAPI connections at once? That way, I can leave the room system running if I just need to connect to run a few API queries. Currently, a second SSH connection is immediately refused if there is already one active. This would also solve a secondary problem I noticed in that, if the SSH connection does not close cleanly (Crestron processor hung and rebooted), the Zoom Room does not drop the client the … Thanks, Tommy ---
**Author:** ![tsg123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e5b9ba/32.png) [@tsg123](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tsg123)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/4 "2019-08-20T19:21:41Z")
Tommy, I ran through the thread but did not see anything specific about multiple connections. Did I miss it? I probably tend to miss things more than I like. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/5 "2019-08-20T20:40:21Z")
Hey @tsg123, Apologies for not being more specific. We do have the intention of adding this in the future. Although we do not have a timeframe, [you can track our releases here.](https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/changelog) Thanks, Tommy ---
**Author:** ![rahug4u](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b19c9b/32.png) [@rahug4u](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/rahug4u)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/6 "2019-10-03T16:45:45Z")
We also wanted to get Microphone status using ZR-CSAPI while the controller maintains the connection. Any ideas if multiple connections are in your road map and estimated timeframe ? Thanks Raja ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/7 "2019-10-04T18:56:25Z")
Hey @rahug4u, We do have new Zoom Room API’s coming in the future which should have this feature. Although we do not have a timeframe, [you can track our releases here.](https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/changelog) Thanks, Tommy ---
**Author:** ![rahug4u](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b19c9b/32.png) [@rahug4u](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/rahug4u)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/8 "2019-10-18T15:57:38Z")
Hi Tommy, Thanks for the update. I am looking forward to the new release. ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/9 "2019-10-18T16:30:39Z")
Happy to help! -Tommy ---
**Author:** ![rsgupta.0110](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d9b06d/32.png) [@rsgupta.0110](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/rsgupta.0110)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2020, 3:16am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/10 "2020-01-17T03:16:28Z")
Hi, is the multiple ZR-CSAPI connections at once available now ? ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/11 "2020-01-17T17:39:20Z")
Hey @rsgupta.0110, Can you share your use case so we can see if there is a solution? Thanks, Tommy ---
**Author:** ![rsgupta.0110](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d9b06d/32.png) [@rsgupta.0110](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/rsgupta.0110)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/12 "2020-01-21T19:40:36Z")
We would like to get/set microphone and camera status in our windows application using ZR-CSAPI. But when we connect ZR-CSAPI using our C++ app, it disconnects Zoom Room Controller. ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 9:03pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/13 "2020-01-21T21:03:33Z")
Thanks @rsgupta.0110, Our Zoom Room engineers are looking into this and we will get back to you. (ZOOM-134504) Also are you using the latest Zoom Room version? If not, please update and try again. Thanks for your patience, Tommy ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/14 "2020-01-22T16:37:12Z")
Hey @rsgupta.0110, The ZR API connection conflicts with the controller connection with the currently functionality. I have added multiple connections as a feature request. Thanks, Tommy ---
**Author:** ![rsgupta.0110](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d9b06d/32.png) [@rsgupta.0110](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/rsgupta.0110)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/15 "2020-02-21T11:42:03Z")
Hi Tommy, any updates on this feature request for multiple connections? ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/16 "2020-02-21T17:02:58Z")
Hey @rsgupta.0110, No updates yet. I will notify you once this feature moves from our backlog to in progress. Thanks, Tommy ---
**Author:** ![tsg123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e5b9ba/32.png) [@tsg123](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tsg123)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/17 "2020-03-06T17:57:06Z")
Tommy, For some reason I was told by a client that the multiple SSH connections was now possible. Can you confirm or deny this? Thanks, ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/18 "2020-03-06T20:22:53Z")
Hey @tsg123, Correct, we are working to make this possible. Thanks, Tommy ---
**Author:** ![tsg123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e5b9ba/32.png) [@tsg123](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tsg123)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/19 "2020-03-06T20:50:34Z")
Ok, so it sounds like it is not yet implemented. Wanted to be sure since my client was adamant that this was already available. Thanks, ---
**Author:** ![tommy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/tommy/32/72769_2.png) [@tommy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tommy)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588/20 "2020-03-06T21:05:03Z")
Correct @tsg123! You can stay updated here: [https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/changelog](https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/changelog) -Tommy [Next page](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/ssh-connections-to-api/5588.md?page=2)